Category: AGRIBUSINESS

Rain picks up carbon dioxide (CO2) as it falls. The carbon dioxide that dissolves into the rainwater forms carbonic acid, gently reducing pH. Moraga replicated the concept in his ECO2MIX system, dissolving CO2 from tanks into irrigation water.   Mixing is a must The challenge in working with CO2, Moraga notes, is that free bubbles of…

POULTRY farming in winter require temperature administration of poultry house which is a critical pre-condition for better generation and wellbeing of birds and better profit while doing poultry farming in winter. To get the maximum profit out of the poultry farming business, the birds should befree from all types of stress. Poultry faces stress of…

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, and the tools used to cultivate the land have evolved tremendously over the centuries. Today, farm equipment plays a crucial role in boosting agricultural productivity, making farming more efficient, and meeting the growing demands of the global population. Lets explore the types of farm equipment,…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for Nigerian farmers, especially women and youth as well as avai food and nutrition security in the country. Kyari stated this while receiving in audience a delegation from John Deere led…

The organisers of Macfrut 2025, the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, are ramping up global outreach in the months leading up to the event, which will take place from May 6-8, 2025, at the Rimini Expo Centre. As part of their promotional campaign that started last summer, Macfrut has…

Nigeria Faces Poultry Disease Outbreak in Kano: Government and Industry Respond to Safeguard Food Security The Federal Government (FG) and the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) have issued an emergency alert following a poultry disease outbreak in Kano State, raising alarm about its potential economic and food security impacts. The outbreak, which has caused significant…

The Reality of Humanitarian Aid: Politics, Gaps, and the Way Forward The Humanitarian Aid Dilemma Humanitarian aid, rooted in principles of compassion and global solidarity, is increasingly shaped by political agendas rather than the impartial goal of alleviating global suffering. This shift has led to a humanitarian response that often fails to meet the needs…

Smallholder farmers, particularly in Zimbabwe’s drylands, are set to benefit from the introduction of the country’s first two Pearl Millet Hybrid varieties (PMH 1 and PMH 2) and two new Sorghum Hybrid varieties (SH1 and SH2). These innovations aim to tackle critical challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and nutritional deficiencies. Co-released by the…

Cape Town, South Africa, January 30, 2025 – Today marks the launch of the “Around Africa Expedition”, a pioneering four-month expedition spearheaded by OceanX in collaboration with OceanQuest. The expedition, aboard the state-of-the-art research and media vessel, OceanXplorer, is set to push the boundaries of ocean exploration and scientific research along Africa’s coastline.   Exploring…

CNH Revolutionizes Customer Support with Groundbreaking AI Chatbot CNH Industrial has taken customer support to the next level with its cutting-edge AI-powered chatbot, transforming how dealers support their customers in agriculture and construction. The CNH AI Tech Assistant is already making waves at over 300 authorized dealer groups across North America, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans…